SQ Build Your Online Store Using WordPress

Prerequisite : Intro to Windows or equivalent knowledge
Required Material: 2 GB (or higher) Flash (USB) Drive
WordPress is currently the most popular, free and open source dynamic content management system (CMS). It has many features including a plug-in architecture and a template system.

This course will teach you how to create an online store from scratch using WordPress. You will learn how to turn your WordPress site into a fully functional e-commerce store, manage your web content, and easily control your shop to sell products worldwide!

Summary of covered topics:

  • Week 1 Getting Started with WordPress
  • Week 2 Understanding the Dashboard/Creating Pages and Menus
  • Week 3 Starting your Online Store
  • Week 4 Part I—Customizing your Online Store
  • Week 5 Part II—Customizing your Online Store
  • Week 6 SEO, Security Certificates, Google AdWords/AdSense
  • Week 7 Security Issues
  • Week 8 Individual Consultation (Final Project)
  • Week 9 Final Project Presentation and Critique

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Not offered this semester.

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Last Modified: May 15, 2025